Can ear acupuncture help veterans with PTSD? new study tests it.
NCT ID NCT07021352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether ear acupuncture, combined with mindfulness therapy, can reduce emotional distress in active-duty service members and veterans with PTSD. Sixty-six participants will receive either mindfulness therapy alone or mindfulness plus a one-time ear acupuncture treatment using tiny needles that stay in place for up to a week. The goal is to see if adding acupuncture improves distress, sleep, alcohol use, and pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ear acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost add-on treatment to help military personnel with PTSD feel less emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no placebo control. The acupuncture needles stay in for days, which may cause discomfort or infection risk.
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David Grant USAF Medical Center
RECRUITINGFairfield, California, 94533, United States
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Naval Medical Center San Diego
RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92134, United States
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